About SST

About SST Tourism

SST Tourism offers exciting, off the beaten path eco-tours in Myanmar. Our trips are not the usual tourist itinerary. Instead, we provide unique tours that will take you to amazing natural scenery and let you experience the culture of the diverse peoples of Myanmar. Please browse through our selection of cultural, nature and trekking tours to find the one that best suits you.

SSTtours has been operating eco-tours since 1997. We are committed to responsible tourism and volunteer our time supporting community development in Myanmar through tourism and other means.

SST Tourism Vision

Helping to develop Myanmar and local communities by creating sustainable nature tourism experiences with supreme services and support for our clients, to contribute to the protection of Myanmar’s nature for future generations.

SST Tourism Social Mission

To provide great quality services for our clients, and give them a new and unique Nature travel experience they will remember for a long time. We will do our best to cater to their special interests. 

To assist the sustainable development of local community while preserving the heritage of mother nature, resources and cultures. 

To build knowledge related Eco Tourism and Community Based Tourism to community and next generation to be engaged and deliverable for responsible tourism. By doing so, create space for wealth sharing among community and ownership sense for sustainable development.

Sustainability Mission Statement

Our Sustainability Mission Statement is to assist the sustainable development of local community while preserving the heritage of mother nature, resources and cultures. 

To deliver quality tourism products, whilst operating in an environmentally sensitive manner that delivers social, economic and cultural benefits to Myanmar communities, whilst trying to minimize any negative social or environmental consequences of tourism impacts.

Sustainability Policy of SST Tourism Co.,Ltd.

SST Tourism is renown inbound tour operator in Myanmar.

Our Sustainability Mission statement is to assist the sustainable development of local community while preserving the heritage of mother nature, resources and cultures. 

To deliver quality tourism products, whilst operating in an environmentally sensitive manner that delivers social, economic and cultural benefits to Myanmar communities, whilst trying to minimize any negative social or environmental consequences of tourism impacts.

Our Company will commit to the following:

Health and Safety Policy-

  • To provide a clear written and well-communicated social policy covering employee contracts and human rights. Providing an employment contract including details of job description, wage rate (which must be at least the national minimum), paid holiday and sick leave. Providing medical and liability insurance in line with national standards. Complying with national health and safety standards in the workplace and providing periodic training. Providing first aid kits and training. Adhering to national regulations regarding minimum age requirements. Offering a clearly communicated disciplinary procedure and regular monitoring of employee satisfaction.

Reduction of disposable and consumable goods

We always aim to reduce the amount of disposable and consumable goods used in our operations, and when this is not possible, will reuse and recycle as much as we can. Already in some offices, employees are provided with re-useable bottles to avoid one-time use bottles being purchased. We intend to roll this initiative our across all offices. When reduction is not an option, we recycle waste through the utilization of recycling bins that are accessible to all employees. Plastic, paper, glass, compostable waste and batteries can be placed into separate recycling bins.

Sustainable purchasing

Sustainable procurement means we aim to buy only locally produced fair trade coffee and tea for our employees. We always aim to purchase in bulk and buy sustainable and green cleaning products. Our giveaways are also locally sourced to reduce CO2 emissions and provide employment opportunities for local companies.

Energy reduction policy

SST takes a number of actions to ensure energy is not needlessly wasted in its offices. We perform the energy reduction the following:

  • Replacing all light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs, Implement a ‘switch off’ policy in the office for lights, air conditioning and office equipment. Ensure all equipment works efficiently through regular, systematic maintenance programs. Ensure all vehicle operators are aware of energy conservation measures such as turning off engines when waiting for clients.

Water reduction policy

  • Ensure toilet flushes are ecofriendly through dual flush or using hippos (bricks in the cistern). There are no leaks in the water pipes system. We don’t keep taps running. We wash up using bowls.

Waste reduction and recycling policy

  • We reduce reliance on plastic bags in the office and business. It is support locally made reusable bags. We provide reusable water bottles, cups and lunch containers. We use environmental or natural cleaning products to reduce pollution. We always measure, record and monitor number of bags of waste each week in office. We use the paper for Printing on both sides of paper. We request tourists pack any used batteries to take home and recycle as there are limited recycling options in Myanmar.

Staff travel policy and sustainable transport policy

In Yangon, we encourage staff use of public transportation by providing a shuttle minibus service from the nearest MRT stop to the office. We aim to implement similar initiatives at other offices in the near future. Additionally, we give preference to transport suppliers that are committed to supplying sustainable local transport alternatives. We aim to train drivers in sustainable driving techniques, such as ensuring that drivers turn off engines when the vehicle is not in use. At present, we are looking into a preferred carbon offset program that we can use for all staff business travel. We aim to offer this to our customers for their travel in the future.

Sustainable accommodation policy

We are committed to ensuring accommodation suppliers are made aware of our key sustainability goals and objectives. Standard sustainability clauses are being integrated into contracts with accommodation suppliers and signed accordingly. We will always offer multiple accommodation options and include traditional homestays where possible to provide a deeper cultural experience, whilst increasing benefits to local communities. Our accommodation suppliers must agree to no forced labor or child labor, among other conditions, and we ask that they actively support community involvement and development initiatives. Preference is also given to accommodation providers that work with international sustainability certification schemes.

Sustainable excursion policy

We ensure that all preferred excursion suppliers are aware of our sustainability objectives and encourage them to adopt a responsible approach. Each supplier is made aware of our sustainability policy and we are developing relevant codes of conduct for sensitive excursions. All excursion suppliers must commit to respect basic human rights and fight against child exploitation. We are committed to ensuring that our suppliers understand the importance of taking sustainability issues seriously. Excursion providers are required to evaluate how ethical and responsible their services are and train their guides accordingly. Protecting biodiversity and wildlife at each destination is also a key priority.

Marketing messages and product information

SST will never promise more than it can deliver or provide a false impression of the destinations in which it works. We take full responsibility for our actions and strive to create a positive impact through our activities on the environment, customers, employees and communities. At all times we monitor and ensure active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards and international values. We communicate relevant sustainability issues to our clients in the destinations they visit and provide options for those who wish to donate or give back. An extensive list of products and destination information is accessible online for guests to access. We also provide customers with full support during their journey with SST and have guidelines in place in the case of emergency situations.

Community

  • We support local purchasing when quality, service, availability and price allow. Provide donations to local community causes, Work with social enterprises or local producers to provide giveaways for clients or local souvenirs

Suppliers

  • Inform all suppliers of our commitment to Travelife sustainability management.


Destinations

We aim to provide tourists with relevant information to encourage responsible tourism behavior.

You can read about all of this Sustainability Policy on this page. Please feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, complaints or suggestions you might have to

Contact Details

SST Tourism
SST Social Enterprise Company, Limited
No. 36, Thiri 7th street, Ward 2,
Hlaing township,
Yangon 11051, Myanmar (Burma)
Tel: 951-7518072, 951-7527215
E-mail: [email protected]
http: //www.sstmyanmar.com
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Our office: Business hour: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm Saturday: 09:00 am to 12:00 am Myanmar Time (UTC+06:30)

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